All Obituaries

Herbert L. “Herbie” Enslow, 80, of Russell died peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2020, he was in the comfort of his home, with his wife Carole by his side. Herbie was born March 31, 1939 in Russell, a son of the late Howard and Dorothy (Basford) Enslow. He attended Knox-Memorial Central until the 8th grade but later earned his G.E.D. Herbie was a custodian at Knox-Memorial Central from 1977 until 1989 when the Edwards and Russell School Districts Consolidated, at which time he...

Kenneth R. Waite, 57, of Norwood, died on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, where he was in the company of his children, Jamie and Taylor. Kenneth was born January 23, 1963 in Potsdam, the son of Robert and Dora (Haggett) Waite. He graduated from Norwood-Norfolk Central and worked several years for A.A.C., an environmental services contractor, as a hazardous material extractor. Kenneth loved doing anything outdoors, was an avid hunter and enjoyed being at...

Donna Jo Votra-Mattice, 70, of Morley died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 4, 2020 at the University of Vermont Medical Center-Burlington, where she was in the company of family. Donna was born August 18, 1949 in Potsdam, the daughter of the late Elmer N. and Norreen (Andrews) Votra. She graduated from Canton High School in 1968. On February 19, 1968 she was married to David R. Mattice at the First Presbyterian Church in Potsdam with Rev. Jack Wells as celebrant. Donna Jo worked for St....

Rita M. Brabaw, 64, of Canton died peacefully at the Massena Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident for a short time. Rita was born April 1, 1955 in Canton, the daughter of Gerald and Ester (St. Dennis) Greenwood. She worked for the Compass Factory in Ogdensburg, Service Master of Canton and on the family dairy farm. Rita loved spending time with family, especially her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Charles H. Brabaw of Canton;...

Jean H. Smith, 73, of Russell died on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she was in the company of her children, Mark and Melissa. Jean was born December 19, 1946 and was raised by Gerald and Helen Smith. She graduated from Knox-Memorial Central School in Russell. Jean was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, baking, dancing, playing cards and singing karaoke, but most of all she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Jean is survived by two...

Ms. Glennis Ann Woodrow, 44, of Canton and formerly of Gouverneur, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her home. Glennis was born April 2, 1975 in Gouverneur, a daughter of Arthur and Connie Boshane. Glennis worked most recently for NYSARC in Canton, previously she did home health care in the Gouverneur area and worked as a nurse’s aid for United Helpers. Glennis was a dedicated employee, loyal and caring friend to many, and a devoted mother to her son, Darius. Glennis...

Anson L. Fifield, 86, of Canton died peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at United Helpers Riverledge Nursing Home, Ogdensburg, where his wife Betty was by his side. Anson was born September 28, 1933 in Pierrepont, the son of Nathan and Loretta (Walters) Fifield. He attended Pierrepont Country Schools and Knox-Memorial Central School. Anson served from June 1956 until May of 1958 in the United States ARMY and was an active reservist until his honorable discharge in 1962. On November 15,...

William C. DeLavergne, 78, of Lisbon passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg where he was in the company of his loving family. Bill was born May 7, 1941. Bill worked hard throughout his life, he enjoyed labor intensive work like farming, cutting and splitting wood, growing a garden and things of the sort. Bill was working as a custodian at a diner in Geneva when he met his wife, Leona McGargle-DeLavergne. He enjoyed working...

Fredrick J. "Ricky" LaFlair, 74, of Canton passed away peacefully at his home. There will be no services.  Arrangements are under the care of the O'Leary Funeral Service of Canton.   

 Matthew G. Sullivan, 63, of Canton peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Matt fought a long and courageous battle of liver disease. Matthew was born October 4, 1956 in Potsdam, the son of the late Richard and Loretta (Goodhartt) Sullivan. He attended Madrid Schools. On April 16, 1977, Matthew married Sharon Darling, however, the couple later divorced. Matthew was a truck driver, delivering home heating fuel for Griffith Energy and...